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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1916
Page
4
A Providence Journal editorial urges valuing quality over sheer numbers, praising harbor development, city planning, and public generosity. It contrasts New York and London, notes leaders in local government and education, and comments on political shifts and wartime sentiment without sensational detail.
High Point people extend greetings to J. J. Farris in his new postmaster role, introducing him to the community and noting the handover of duties.
New York began with broader steadiness as Cains led the active list. Butte, Superior, and American Zinc rose to new highs while Anaconda and Utah advanced. United States Steel and other majors gained, but rails moved unevenly as early gains faded in the first trading half hour.
The cotton market opened with declines of 3 to 8 points as active months fell. May dropped to 11.64 and July to 11.84 amid selling pressure while Liverpool and spot demand supported brief rallies before offerings widened. Traders awaited southern spot advices as March to December futures quoted in the 11.45 to 12.22 range.
Chicago on February 18 saw wheat advance amid Liverpool sympathy with high prices. May prices opened around 1.29 with July near 1.22, fluctuating to finish above the prior session.
J. T. Ryan travels to Louisville to meet with the traffic manager and National Veneer and Panel Association attorneys regarding a future Interstate Commerce Commission hearing on lumber and lumber products rates. He will represent the Southern Manufacturers' association and coordinate with national counsel on plans. date not yet set.
George B. Elliott was elected a director of the Atlantic Coast Line railroad at a directors meeting in New York. He was also appointed to the executive committee and named general counsel to succeed the late Alexander Hamilton, with offices to be located in Wilmington.
Newellton Louisiana February 18 Mayor Jac cy reports all residents marooned by flood in this area are in places of safety but 250 persons need food immediately.
Petrograd dispatch reports Erzerum is on fire in several locations per the Russian official statement. The note adds that prisoner and booty registration continues.
In a civic appeal, a High Point citizen urges voters to support a $50,000 bond for permanent street paving under a state act. The piece argues the project boosts property values, prevents further delays, and emphasizes duty over partisanship with registration and poll tax due by February 26, 1916.
A division within the navy and among experts centers on whether submarines should be offensive or defensive. The General Board backs a coastal defense role with small 300–500 ton boats, while fleet officers push for larger sea going subs of 800–1500 tons to operate with battleship fleets. The issue will be heard by the House Committee on Naval Affairs for appropriations guidance.
Four prominent Winston-Salem men visited High Point last night. Col. F. H. Fries A. H. Eller H. F. Shaff ner and W. H. Willis took supper at the Elwood before leaving High Point shortly after.
A 50 cent Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound bottle is sold at drug stores. It darkens gray or faded hair naturally and evenly, stopping dandruff itching and shedding after one or two applications. Many bottles are sold annually according to a local druggist, promising a youthful dark look.
An old medical ad claims kidney and bladder weakness stem from uric acid. It recommends four ounces of Jad Salts daily for two to three days to neutralize urine acids and relieve irritation, claiming no harmful effects and quick relief.
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